EP 640: The Pain Cave
Trail Runner Nation
Trail Runner Nation
4.5 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 7 September 2023
⏱️ 80 minutes
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Summary
In this must-listen episode of Trail Runner Nation, we explore the enigmatic "Pain Cave"—a space every runner knows but wishes to avoid. Our exceptional panel includes ultra-marathon champions Jeff Browning, Michael Wardian, and Courtney Dauwalter, as well as sports science expert Alex Hutchinson. They join us to dissect this complex topic in a three-part discussion: Defining the Pain Cave, Navigating through it, and Anticipating its arrival. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or new to the sport, this episode promises invaluable insights into understanding and conquering one of the most challenging aspects of endurance running. Tune in and illuminate your journey through the Pain Cave!
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| 0:00.0 | I love the paint cave, let's chat about it. |
| 0:17.3 | Step onto the trailhead of trail runner nation. |
| 0:20.0 | We go on virtual trail runs alongside captivating guests who share stories and wisdom that can |
| 0:26.4 | help us improve as runners and fellow trail patrons. |
| 0:46.0 | And then Alex Hutchinson's going to join us and put the science to it. |
| 0:54.0 | Path projects has hacked the running short. |
| 0:56.8 | They have independent suspension, I don't know if they've ever trademarked that term, |
| 1:01.6 | I don't even know if they've said that term, but independent suspension paints a picture |
| 1:06.0 | in my mind. |
| 1:07.2 | What that means, it's the separation of the short and the baseline. |
| 1:11.8 | You might ask, hey, Scott, what does that mean to me? |
| 1:14.9 | It allows the shorts to move without causing skin, chafage. |
| 1:19.4 | Chafage is something you want to avoid, especially on the long distances. |
| 1:23.1 | It also means that they're comfortable too. |
| 1:25.0 | They make two fits in their shorts, the classic fit and the relaxed fit. |
| 1:29.4 | The relaxed fit is for those who prefer more room in their legs and an overall looser |
| 1:33.8 | fit. |
| 1:34.8 | And they have a baseline for you, a three inch, five inch, and eight inch. |
| 1:39.3 | And here is the headline for the first time path projects is now offering a 10% discount |
| 1:46.6 | on your order. |
| 1:47.8 | All you need to do is go to pathprojects.com, slash TRN, and use the code TRN10. |
| 1:55.4 | If you can't remember that, you can go to trailrunnernation.com, click on the deals, and |
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